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Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras in action Photos of Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras.

MARCH 4, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action Monday

MARCH 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Open to contract extension Contreras, who is under team control through the 2022 season, said he is open to a contract extension during spring training, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Contreras and the Cubs avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.65 million contract last month, and the catcher will be arbitration eligible again next offseason. He said he is "willing to listen to whatever they have" in terms of extension offers, though the team is also dealing with similar decisions around star players Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez. Contreras will look to bounce back and prove his value after a subpar 2020 season in which he posted a .763 OPS in 57 games, down from his .888 mark in 2019.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Romine, Cubs finalize $1.5 million, 1-year contract

The Chicago Cubs finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with catcher Austin Romine

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

AP source: Cubs, C Romine agree to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Chicago Cubs have added a veteran catcher, agreeing to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with Au...

JANUARY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Cubs avoid salary arbitration with a trio of struggling stars - The Boston Globe Chicago agreed to one-year deals with third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Báez, and catcher Willson Contreras.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Cubs avoid arbitration with Bryant, Báez, Contreras CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs avoided arbitration with three of their biggest stars, agreeing to one-year deals with third baseman Kris Bryant, sh...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Cubs avoid arbitration with Bryant, Báez, Contreras The Cubs avoided arbitration with three of their biggest stars, agreeing to one-year deals with third baseman Kris Bryant, shortstop Javier Báez and catcher Willson Contreras on Fr...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Cubs avoid arbitration with Bryant, Báez, Contreras

The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with three of their biggest stars by agreeing to one-year deals with Kris Bryant, Javier Báez and Willson Contreras

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

State of the offseason after Cubs make deals with Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras The Cubs see a flawed team that can't be papered over with free-agent moves and a farm system that's not as deep and talented as they want.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Avoids arbitration Contreras and the Cubs agreed to a one-year, $6.65 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Contreras has been the subject of trade rumors this winter, but he remains in Chicago for now. Wherever he winds up, he'll remain one of the top offensive catchers in the game, as he's posted an average or better slash line in each of his five big-league seasons, including a .243/.356/.407 line last season.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Baez agrees to 1-year, $11.65 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, avoiding arbitration; Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras are on the clock Shortstop Javier Baez agreed to a one-year, $11.65 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, avoiding arbitration. Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras,...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

LA Angels: Team interested in trading for Willson Contreras The LA Angels reuniting Joe Maddon with Willson Contreras makes too much sense to pass up. Saying the LA Angels need some help behind the pl...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Los Angeles Angels reportedly have sights set on Willson Contreras The Los Angeles Angels' quest for a catcher may end up reuniting manager Joe Maddon with his former catcher - Willson Contreras. The Los Ang...

JANUARY 6, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Is trading Willson Contreras the next move for rebuilding Cubs? Fact or fiction: Are the Cubs trying to trade Willson Contreras?

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hoyer insists Cubs plan to compete after dealing Darvish

New Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is insisting the team plans to remain competitive while it retools

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Lance Briggs calls out Cubs for shopping Willson Contreras Even former Bears standout linebacker Lance Briggs is tired of all the trade news surrounding the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs fans across th...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Chicago Cubs: Three Possible Destinations for Willson Contreras This offseason, the Chicago Cubs are breaking it down, and trading their All-Star catcher could be their next big move. 2020 did not work qu...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

3 teams who should trade for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras The Chicago Cubs are ready to make moves, and these 3 teams should make a deal for catcher Willson Contreras. The Chicago Cubs openly want t...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Special Olympics work inspiring for MLB stars In September, Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres were announced as the first MLB players to partner with Sp...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Special Olympics work inspiring for MLB stars In September, Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres were announced as the first MLB players to partner with Sp...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr.

Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from their historic 2016 World Series championship

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Could the Chicago Cubs expand their trade possibilities? A look at what Willson Contreras, Kyle Hendricks, Ian Happ and Yu Darvish might net them. The Chicago Cubs could consider trading Willson Contreras, Ian Happ, Kyle Hendricks or Yu Darvish to position themselves better for the futu...

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not happy with being left off the list of Gold Glove finalists that includes the Chicago Cubs’ Willson Contreras: ‘I’m still the best’ St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is upset that he was left off a list of National League Gold Glove Award finalists that includes C...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press